Suheyb
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 92 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Suheyb reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Suheyb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Suheyb is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Suhaib — from the Arabic suhaib, meaning 'reddish, slightly red' (referring to reddish hair or complexion). Suhaib ar-Rumi was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, a Roman-born freed slave who became one of the earliest converts to Islam and is remembered for his steadfast faith.
Suheyb carries the memory of one of Islam's earliest heroes — a man of remarkable origin who chose faith over comfort and stands as a symbol of Islam's universal reach from its earliest days.
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Suheyb appeared in SSA records in 2010, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 92 recorded births, Suheyb has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suheyb has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25 | #11884 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 67 | #9464 | — |
The Story of Suheyb
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Suheyb is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Suheyb are most likely born between 2010 and 2023.
How rare is Suheyb?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Suheyb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 67 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Suheyb by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2010–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #12050 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12121 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9578 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13788 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8734 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7476 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11951 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8702 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8023 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9589 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10632 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10606 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2023